Contrex
Expert Summary
Another conglomerate-owned label involved in illegal filtration cover-ups and heavy single-use plastic cap pollution.
How This Score Was Calculated
The PHI Score for Contrex (2.6/10) is a composite of four independently weighted pillars evaluated through third-party lab testing, corporate disclosure analysis, and environmental lifecycle assessments.
30%
Recovery & Performance
25%
Eco-Packaging
25%
Microplastic Testing
20%
Corporate Ethics
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Contrex a good bottled water?
No. Contrex is ranked #39 of 50 with a score of 2.6/10 and is classified as Tier 4 — Avoid Completely. Another conglomerate-owned label involved in illegal filtration cover-ups and heavy single-use plastic cap pollution.
How was Contrex ranked on BestBottledWater.org?
Contrex received a PHI Score of 2.6/10 across four weighted criteria: Recovery & Performance Testing (30%), Eco-Packaging Metrics (25%), Microplastic Testing (25%), and Corporate Ethics Audit (20%). This placed it at rank #39 out of 50 brands evaluated in the 2026 annual index.
Does Contrex have microplastics?
Yes. Contrex carries a High Microplastic Risk rating from independent testing. This is commonly caused by screw-cap friction shedding (plastic particles shed each time the bottle is opened) and PET bottle wall leaching during warehouse storage and transport, especially when bottles are exposed to heat.